Barista Blog


I’ve been writing about java since 2008 and love sharing my passion for a good brew with you. From its humble beginnings as a small blog about making coffee with a French press, Coffeeness has grown into the largest German website about joe. And that's all thanks to you!

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19 August 2021

What Is an Espresso Macchiato? All You Need to Know About the Barista’s Favorite

The Espresso Macchiato is a barista favorite. In this article, I'll tell you why. Plus, I'll clear up the confusion surrounding espresso and Macchiatos, and you’ll find out how to [...]

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14 December 2020

Coffee Makers for the Visually Impaired: What Are the Best Barrier-Free Models?

Sighted people do not think about it, but the rule of the touch screen raises problems for the visually impaired. That is why I have collected coffee machines and fully [...]

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4 March 2019

How Transparent and Ethical Trade Helps Coffee Farmers

I was recently in Hamburg for the "Transparency Colloquium," which was hosted by Quijote Coffee and organized together with Professor Peter Roberts from the Goizueta Business School. The participants included [...]

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9 February 2019

Making Coffee with the Classic Karlsbader: What Will You Think of Next, Germany?

Loyal Coffeeness readers have probably noticed that I have talked about many different ways to make coffee, but I haven't yet mentioned the Karlsbader Coffee Maker. Honestly, I'm not entirely [...]